Michael Toglia Stats & Scouting Report

AB	399
AVG	.218
OBP	.311
SLG	.456
HR	25

Full name Michael Toglia
Born 08/16/1998 in Phoenix, AZ
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 226 / Bats: S / Throws: L
School UCLA
Debut 08/30/2022
Drafted in the 1st round (23rd overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2019 (signed for $2,725,000).

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A 35th-round pick of the Rockies out of high school, Toglia hit seven home runs in the Cape Cod League last summer to set himself up for a big junior year. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound switch-hitter struggled with his timing early in the season, but he got red-hot the final month and was batting .316 with 16 doubles, 16 home runs and a .633 slugging percentage through the last day of regionals. Toglia has an easy swing from both sides of the plate with power to all fields. When his approach and swing are right, Toglia turns around high-end velocity and looks the part of a potential 30-home run hitter. He has had some dry spells when he gets too passive and allows his front side to drift, which causes him to lack hip rotation and leads to inconsistency with his swing plane. Toglia is athletic and has the tools to be a plus defender at first base or an above-average defender in the corner outfield. His power potential and athleticism bode well for his future, but scouts have some concerns about the swing-and-miss and inconsistency Toglia’s game, especially as he advances to the next level.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Toglia caught the eye of Rockies scouts first in high school. They liked him enough to draft him in the 39th round in 2016 but were unable to buy him out of his UCLA commitment. After three years with the Bruins, including a junior season in which Toglia hit .314/.392/.624 with 17 home runs, the Rockies got their man, selecting Toglia with the 23rd overall pick in 2019. Toglia signed for $2,730,000 and debuted later that summer with short-season Boise. After spending 2020 at the alternate training site, Toglia has steadily moved through the minors and made his big league debut on Aug. 30.

Scouting Report: Toglia has an unorthodox skill set but also has a few things working against him at the plate. He's both tall and a switch-hitter, both factors that usually lead to protracted developmental paths. His swings from both sides of the plate are fairly similar--slightly open and with a pull-heavy approach. Those factors, combined with his long levers, have led to a below-average hit tool. He has a discerning eye, though, and rarely expands the zone. Toglia's plus raw power plays from both sides of the plate thanks to above-average bat speed and strength. He has consistently gotten to power at each level and should be an above-average or plus power hitter in the major leagues. Toglia is a surprisingly good athlete from someone his size. He clocks fringe-average run times but has shown a bit more giddyup when underway. Toglia has played in the outfield corner but will most likely stick at first base, where he's above-average.

The Future: Toglia has the makings of a three-true-outcome hitter whose contact rate will dictate his power output.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 60. Run: 45. Field: 55. Arm: 45.
Track Record: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school in 2016 and drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 after his strong career at UCLA. Toglia spent 2020 at the alternate training site before making his full-season debut in 2021. Despite a slow start, Toglia hit his way from High-A to Double-A and had his signature moment in July when he hit a home run at Coors Field in the Futures Game.

Scouting Report: A big, physical switch-hitter, Toglia hit 22 home runs in his first full season and is only just starting to tap into his power potential. He is an extremely patient hitter who sometimes lets hittable pitches go by, depressing both his batting average and power production. Once he learns to be more aggressive, he has the strength and feel for the barrel to be an average hitter with plus power. He is much more potent from the left side and will need to adjust his pull-heavy approach against better pitching. Toglia is remarkably nimble for his size. He’s a plus defender with premium scooping ability at first base and is playable in the corner outfield with his fringy but respectable speed. His arm strength is just fringy, but it’s enough to turn the 3-6-3 double play.

The Future: Toglia is the Rockies’ long-awaited heir apparent at first base and is on track to reach Triple-A during the 2022 season. The Rockies re-signed C.J. Cron for the next two years to help bridge the gap, but once Cron leaves, first base will be Toglia’s for the foreseeable future.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

TRACK RECORD: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school and picked him again in the first round, No. 23 overall, after an accomplished career at UCLA. Toglia went to the short-season Northwest League in his pro debut, showing the power and defense that made him a coveted prospect, and spent 2020 at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his hulking 6-foot-5, 226- pound frame, the switch-hitting Toglia is more of a contact hitter than a slugger. He takes a patient approach and drives the ball hard on a line from the left side of the plate. He’s much less dangerous righthanded, but he’s worked hard on his load and trigger to get into a better hitting position from that side. Toglia is very streaky and flashes plus power from the left side when he’s hot. The Rockies believe adjustments to his timing can make him an average hitter with plus power in time. Toglia is a plus defender at first base with smooth actions, sound footwork and good instincts around the bag. The Rockies are working him in the outfield to enhance his versatility.

THE FUTURE: Toglia is advanced but still has to prove himself over a full minor league season. The Rockies envision him becoming a middle of the order slugger.
TRACK RECORD: The Rockies have liked Toglia since his days at Gig Harbor (Wash.) High. They drafted him in the 37th round even though he was considered unsignable at the time. After Toglia spent three years at UCLA, the Rockies drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 and signed him for $2.725 million. He went out to short-season Boise after signing and finished tied for second in the Northwest League with nine home runs.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate, Toglia is a potential middle-of-the-lineup bat. He has an impressive understanding of the strike zone for a young player and is a tough out when his timing is right in the batter's box. His swing plane gets inconsistent and affects his ability to make contact, but when he's right he gets red hot and hits for both average and power. He controls the zone and figures to get better as he moves up because pitchers will have better control. Toglia has the soft hands and easy actions of a plus defender at first base. He is the type of first baseman who makes other infielders better.

THE FUTURE: Toglia will likely open his first full season at high Class A Lancaster. He is advanced enough to potentially move quickly to Double-A Hartford.

Draft Prospects

A 35th-round pick of the Rockies out of high school, Toglia hit seven home runs in the Cape Cod League last summer to set himself up for a big junior year. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound switch-hitter struggled with his timing early in the season, but he got red-hot the final month and was batting .316 with 16 doubles, 16 home runs and a .633 slugging percentage through the last day of regionals. Toglia has an easy swing from both sides of the plate with power to all fields. When his approach and swing are right, Toglia turns around high-end velocity and looks the part of a potential 30-home run hitter. He has had some dry spells when he gets too passive and allows his front side to drift, which causes him to lack hip rotation and leads to inconsistency with his swing plane. Toglia is athletic and has the tools to be a plus defender at first base or an above-average defender in the corner outfield. His power potential and athleticism bode well for his future, but scouts have some concerns about the swing-and-miss and inconsistency Toglia's game, especially as he advances to the next level.

Minor League Top Prospects

Toglia introduced himself to the masses when he swatted a long, loud home run in the Futures Game at Coors Field, home of his parent organization. The blast painted an accurate picture of Toglia, a switch-hitting, smooth-fielding first baseman with power to spare from both sides of the plate. Toglia is not likely to hit for a particularly high average, but scouts think he could get to even more power by becoming more aggressive and ambushing early-count fastballs. Some evaluators believe Toglia would be better suited hitting solely from the left side, while others believe changing the way he sets his hands might allow him to hit for a higher average. Toglia is a graceful defender with a huge wingspan that allows him to get to plenty of balls and scoop low throws to save errors for his infielders.
Toglia checked in at No. 63 on this year’s BA 500 thanks to a combination of power, strike-zone awareness and the potential for plus defense at first base. He has a power-over-hit profile but got in trouble in college when his front side drifted and kept him from properly firing his hips. At his best, Toglia showed smooth swings from both sides of the plate, as well as the ability to hit the ball out to all parts of the park. His power is most present from the left side. Defensively, he has a massive wingspan that allows him to set a huge target for his infielders and is adept at picking balls out of the dirt. He also has a knack for reading swings and positioning himself accordingly to let his nimble footwork take him where he needs to be on grounders.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Toglia caught the eye of Rockies scouts first in high school. They liked him enough to draft him in the 39th round in 2016 but were unable to buy him out of his UCLA commitment. After three years with the Bruins, including a junior season in which Toglia hit .314/.392/.624 with 17 home runs, the Rockies got their man, selecting Toglia with the 23rd overall pick in 2019. Toglia signed for $2,730,000 and debuted later that summer with short-season Boise. After spending 2020 at the alternate training site, Toglia has steadily moved through the minors and made his big league debut on Aug. 30.

Scouting Report: Toglia has an unorthodox skill set but also has a few things working against him at the plate. He's both tall and a switch-hitter, both factors that usually lead to protracted developmental paths. His swings from both sides of the plate are fairly similar--slightly open and with a pull-heavy approach. Those factors, combined with his long levers, have led to a below-average hit tool. He has a discerning eye, though, and rarely expands the zone. Toglia's plus raw power plays from both sides of the plate thanks to above-average bat speed and strength. He has consistently gotten to power at each level and should be an above-average or plus power hitter in the major leagues. Toglia is a surprisingly good athlete from someone his size. He clocks fringe-average run times but has shown a bit more giddyup when underway. Toglia has played in the outfield corner but will most likely stick at first base, where he's above-average.

The Future: Toglia has the makings of a three-true-outcome hitter whose contact rate will dictate his power output.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 60. Run: 45. Field: 55. Arm: 45.
BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Toglia caught the eye of Rockies scouts first in high school. They liked him enough to draft him in the 39th round in 2016 but were unable to buy him out of his UCLA commitment. After three years with the Bruins, including a junior season in which Toglia hit .314/.392/.624 with 17 home runs, the Rockies got their man, selecting Toglia with the 23rd overall pick in 2019. Toglia signed for $2,730,000 and debuted later that summer with short-season Boise. After spending 2020 at the alternate training site, Toglia has steadily moved through the minors and made his big league debut on Aug. 30.

Scouting Report: Toglia has an unorthodox skill set but also has a few things working against him at the plate. He's both tall and a switch-hitter, both factors that usually lead to protracted developmental paths. His swings from both sides of the plate are fairly similar--slightly open and with a pull-heavy approach. Those factors, combined with his long levers, have led to a below-average hit tool. He has a discerning eye, though, and rarely expands the zone. Toglia's plus raw power plays from both sides of the plate thanks to above-average bat speed and strength. He has consistently gotten to power at each level and should be an above-average or plus power hitter in the major leagues. Toglia is a surprisingly good athlete from someone his size. He clocks fringe-average run times but has shown a bit more giddyup when underway. Toglia has played in the outfield corner but will most likely stick at first base, where he's above-average.

The Future: Toglia has the makings of a three-true-outcome hitter whose contact rate will dictate his power output.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 60. Run: 45. Field: 55. Arm: 45.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school in 2016 and drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 after his strong career at UCLA. Toglia spent 2020 at the alternate training site before making his full-season debut in 2021. Despite a slow start, Toglia hit his way from High-A to Double-A and had his signature moment in July when he hit a home run at Coors Field in the Futures Game.

Scouting Report: A big, physical switch-hitter, Toglia hit 22 home runs in his first full season and is only just starting to tap into his power potential. He is an extremely patient hitter who sometimes lets hittable pitches go by, depressing both his batting average and power production. Once he learns to be more aggressive, he has the strength and feel for the barrel to be an average hitter with plus power. He is much more potent from the left side and will need to adjust his pull-heavy approach against better pitching. Toglia is remarkably nimble for his size. He&#39s a plus defender with premium scooping ability at first base and is playable in the corner outfield with his fringy but respectable speed. His arm strength is just fringy, but it&#39s enough to turn the 3-6-3 double play.

The Future: Toglia is the Rockies&#39 long-awaited heir apparent at first base and is on track to reach Triple-A during the 2022 season. The Rockies re-signed C.J. Cron for the next two years to help bridge the gap, but once Cron leaves, first base will be Toglia&#39s for the foreseeable future.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 45. Fielding: 65. Arm: 45.
Track Record: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school in 2016 and drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 after his strong career at UCLA. Toglia spent 2020 at the alternate training site before making his full-season debut in 2021. Despite a slow start, Toglia hit his way from High-A to Double-A and had his signature moment in July when he hit a home run at Coors Field in the Futures Game.

Scouting Report: A big, physical switch-hitter, Toglia hit 22 home runs in his first full season and is only just starting to tap into his power potential. He is an extremely patient hitter who sometimes lets hittable pitches go by, depressing both his batting average and power production. Once he learns to be more aggressive, he has the strength and feel for the barrel to be an average hitter with plus power. He is much more potent from the left side and will need to adjust his pull-heavy approach against better pitching. Toglia is remarkably nimble for his size. He’s a plus defender with premium scooping ability at first base and is playable in the corner outfield with his fringy but respectable speed. His arm strength is just fringy, but it’s enough to turn the 3-6-3 double play.

The Future: Toglia is the Rockies’ long-awaited heir apparent at first base and is on track to reach Triple-A during the 2022 season. The Rockies re-signed C.J. Cron for the next two years to help bridge the gap, but once Cron leaves, first base will be Toglia’s for the foreseeable future.
Toglia introduced himself to the masses when he swatted a long, loud home run in the Futures Game at Coors Field, home of his parent organization. The blast painted an accurate picture of Toglia, a switch-hitting, smooth-fielding first baseman with power to spare from both sides of the plate. Toglia is not likely to hit for a particularly high average, but scouts think he could get to even more power by becoming more aggressive and ambushing early-count fastballs. Some evaluators believe Toglia would be better suited hitting solely from the left side, while others believe changing the way he sets his hands might allow him to hit for a higher average. Toglia is a graceful defender with a huge wingspan that allows him to get to plenty of balls and scoop low throws to save errors for his infielders.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

TRACK RECORD: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school and picked him again in the first round, No. 23 overall, after an accomplished career at UCLA. Toglia went to the short-season Northwest League in his pro debut, showing the power and defense that made him a coveted prospect, and spent 2020 at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his hulking 6-foot-5, 226- pound frame, the switch-hitting Toglia is more of a contact hitter than a slugger. He takes a patient approach and drives the ball hard on a line from the left side of the plate. He's much less dangerous righthanded, but he's worked hard on his load and trigger to get into a better hitting position from that side. Toglia is very streaky and flashes plus power from the left side when he's hot. The Rockies believe adjustments to his timing can make him an average hitter with plus power in time. Toglia is a plus defender at first base with smooth actions, sound footwork and good instincts around the bag. The Rockies are working him in the outfield to enhance his versatility.

THE FUTURE: Toglia is advanced but still has to prove himself over a full minor league season. The Rockies envision him becoming a middle of the order slugger.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

TRACK RECORD: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school and picked him again in the first round, No. 23 overall, after an accomplished career at UCLA. Toglia went to the short-season Northwest League in his pro debut, showing the power and defense that made him a coveted prospect, and spent 2020 at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his hulking 6-foot-5, 226- pound frame, the switch-hitting Toglia is more of a contact hitter than a slugger. He takes a patient approach and drives the ball hard on a line from the left side of the plate. He’s much less dangerous righthanded, but he’s worked hard on his load and trigger to get into a better hitting position from that side. Toglia is very streaky and flashes plus power from the left side when he’s hot. The Rockies believe adjustments to his timing can make him an average hitter with plus power in time. Toglia is a plus defender at first base with smooth actions, sound footwork and good instincts around the bag. The Rockies are working him in the outfield to enhance his versatility.

THE FUTURE: Toglia is advanced but still has to prove himself over a full minor league season. The Rockies envision him becoming a middle of the order slugger.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

TRACK RECORD: The Rockies drafted Toglia in the 37th round out of high school and picked him again in the first round, No. 23 overall, after an accomplished career at UCLA. Toglia went to the short-season Northwest League in his pro debut, showing the power and defense that made him a coveted prospect, and spent 2020 at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his hulking 6-foot-5, 226- pound frame, the switch-hitting Toglia is more of a contact hitter than a slugger. He takes a patient approach and drives the ball hard on a line from the left side of the plate. He’s much less dangerous righthanded, but he’s worked hard on his load and trigger to get into a better hitting position from that side. Toglia is very streaky and flashes plus power from the left side when he’s hot. The Rockies believe adjustments to his timing can make him an average hitter with plus power in time. Toglia is a plus defender at first base with smooth actions, sound footwork and good instincts around the bag. The Rockies are working him in the outfield to enhance his versatility.

THE FUTURE: Toglia is advanced but still has to prove himself over a full minor league season. The Rockies envision him becoming a middle of the order slugger.
TRACK RECORD: The Rockies have liked Toglia since his days at Gig Harbor (Wash.) High. They drafted him in the 37th round even though he was considered unsignable at the time. After Toglia spent three years at UCLA, the Rockies drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 and signed him for $2.725 million. He went out to short-season Boise after signing and finished tied for second in the Northwest League with nine home runs.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate, Toglia is a potential middle-of-the-lineup bat. He has an impressive understanding of the strike zone for a young player and is a tough out when his timing is right in the batter’s box. His swing plane gets inconsistent and affects his ability to make contact, but when he’s right he gets red hot and hits for both average and power. He controls the zone and figures to get better as he moves up because pitchers will have better control. Toglia has the soft hands and easy actions of a plus defender at first base. He is the type of first baseman who makes other infielders better.

THE FUTURE: Toglia will likely open his first full season at high Class A Lancaster. He is advanced enough to potentially move quickly to Double-A Hartford.
TRACK RECORD: The Rockies have liked Toglia since his days at Gig Harbor (Wash.) High. They drafted him in the 37th round even though he was considered unsignable at the time. After Toglia spent three years at UCLA, the Rockies drafted him again with the 23rd overall pick in 2019 and signed him for $2.725 million. He went out to short-season Boise after signing and finished tied for second in the Northwest League with nine home runs.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate, Toglia is a potential middle-of-the-lineup bat. He has an impressive understanding of the strike zone for a young player and is a tough out when his timing is right in the batter's box. His swing plane gets inconsistent and affects his ability to make contact, but when he's right he gets red hot and hits for both average and power. He controls the zone and figures to get better as he moves up because pitchers will have better control. Toglia has the soft hands and easy actions of a plus defender at first base. He is the type of first baseman who makes other infielders better.

THE FUTURE: Toglia will likely open his first full season at high Class A Lancaster. He is advanced enough to potentially move quickly to Double-A Hartford.
Toglia checked in at No. 63 on this year’s BA 500 thanks to a combination of power, strike-zone awareness and the potential for plus defense at first base. He has a power-over-hit profile but got in trouble in college when his front side drifted and kept him from properly firing his hips. At his best, Toglia showed smooth swings from both sides of the plate, as well as the ability to hit the ball out to all parts of the park. His power is most present from the left side. Defensively, he has a massive wingspan that allows him to set a huge target for his infielders and is adept at picking balls out of the dirt. He also has a knack for reading swings and positioning himself accordingly to let his nimble footwork take him where he needs to be on grounders.
A 35th-round pick of the Rockies out of high school, Toglia hit seven home runs in the Cape Cod League last summer to set himself up for a big junior year. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound switch-hitter struggled with his timing early in the season, but he got red-hot the final month and was batting .316 with 16 doubles, 16 home runs and a .633 slugging percentage through the last day of regionals. Toglia has an easy swing from both sides of the plate with power to all fields. When his approach and swing are right, Toglia turns around high-end velocity and looks the part of a potential 30-home run hitter. He has had some dry spells when he gets too passive and allows his front side to drift, which causes him to lack hip rotation and leads to inconsistency with his swing plane. Toglia is athletic and has the tools to be a plus defender at first base or an above-average defender in the corner outfield. His power potential and athleticism bode well for his future, but scouts have some concerns about the swing-and-miss and inconsistency Toglia's game, especially as he advances to the next level.